Statement regarding the death of electrician Brad Krause

Here is a statement from Interim Chancellor David Ward regarding the death of University of Wisconsin–Madison electrician Brad Krause following an incident late Tuesday afternoon in the Humanities Building:

“I was deeply saddened to learn that Brad Krause, a University of Wisconsin–Madison electrician, died Tuesday in an on-the-job accident at the Humanities Building.

“Brad had worked for the university as an electrician for seven years and was a skilled tradesman who was valued and respected by his co-workers.

“As a university community, we send our most sincere condolences and our warmest thoughts to his family, friends and colleagues. We are grateful for his service to our university and stunned by the tragic accident that led to his death.

“The university is also grateful for the work of the emergency personnel who came to his aid, police officers, firefighters and paramedics.”

University officials are carefully investigating the incident and will be unable to discuss the circumstances until that process is complete and all of the facts are known.

The Employee Assistance Office has been in contact with the Facilities, Planning and Management arm of UW–Madison in order to provide counseling and support.

If you are a faculty or staff member in other areas and would like to talk to someone in response to this or any other incident, the Employee Assistance Office can be reached at (608) 263-2987 or by clicking here.

If you are a student in need of counseling or crisis support as a result of this incident or any other situation, call University Health Services Counseling and Consultation Services at (608) 265-5600 or drop-in between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If you need immediate assistance after hours or on weekends, please call the UHS Crisis Line at (608) 265-5600, option 9. For more information, click here.